Module // 1 Unit // 2 Lesson // 1

Unit »2
Objectives
» I can describe personal care habits and
routines: diet (food) and physical activity.
» I can express abilities and possibilities.

I Can Take Care

of My Body

In Context » Healthy Eating

Read the poster for a campaign to encourage teenagers to live
1.   Read healthy lives. Match the headings (1–3) with the examples (a–c).

How to Be a Healthy Teen

Here are some tips that can help you to grow into a healthy adult.

1.  Keep active and take a break  2.  Good personal hygiene  3.  Eat healthy food

a. Eat a balanced diet that includes fruit and vegetables. Avoid sugars and starches.
Cut out fast foods. Drink lots of water.
b. Develop the habit of doing physical activities you enjoy: e.g. running, swimming,
or riding a bike. Get enough sleep: your body needs eight hours of sleep a night.
c. Have a shower every day. Wash your hair regularly. Brush your teeth twice a day.
Keep your nails short: fingers and toes!

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2.    Write Work with a partner. Complete the chart (1–9) with the tips in exercise 1.

Diet Rest Exercise Healthy habits

& routines
Study Tip
eat fruit and 4
… running have a shower
vegetables 5
… every day Take regular breaks when you are
1
… 6
… 7
… studying, for example, go for a
2
… 8
… short walk. This will improve your
3
… 9
… concentration and help you to focus.
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3.    Write Answer the questions.

1. Do you have a shower every day? Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

2. Does your best friend get enough sleep? Yes, he (she) does. / No, he (she) doesn’t.
3. Does your teacher drink lots of water?
4. Do your classmates eat a balanced diet?
5. Do you wash your hair regularly?
6. Does your partner keep his/her nails short?

4.    Speak With a partner talk about the things you can do to have a healthy life.

What can I do to be You can eat lots of fresh fruit

healthy? and vegetables. And you
can go to bed early and get
enough sleep.

Listen to a nutritionist explaining what a healthy balanced diet is and

7 5.    Listen why it’s important. Match the nutrients (1–5) with their functions (a–e).

A healthy balanced diet

includes foods that give you a variety of nutrients: proteins,
vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, fats and also fibre.

1. Protein a. helps the body digest food

2. Vitamins and minerals b. help the body absorb minerals and store energy
3. Fibre c. increases your body mass: helps your muscles to grow
4. Carbohydrates d. help you grow properly and fight diseases
5. Fats e. give your body energy

6.   Read Read the chart and match the nutrients (1–5) with the types of food (a–e).

Nutrient Types of Food

1. Protein: Eat two to three a. fruit, vegetables, dairy products

portions every day. (milk, yoghurt, cheese), dried beans
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2. Vitamins and minerals:
b. bread, starches (potatoes, rice, pasta),
Eat four to five portions
sweets
every day.

3. Fibre: Eat four portions c. meat, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans,
every day. dairy products and nuts

4. Carbohydrates: Eat two d. healthy: olive oil and some fish

portions every day. unhealthy: fried foods

5. Fats: Eat one portion

e.  cereals and whole grain
every day.